Cybersecurity
Bin Laden's tech habit could trip up his terrorist group
Despite his efforts to go off the grid, Osama bin Laden's dependence on technology might lead to the biggest blow to his terrorist group.
Digital Government
White House proposal includes Internet kill switch, senators warn
Proposed cybersecurity legislation’s reliance on the 77-year-old Telecommunications Act could give the president broad powers over the Internet during an emergency.
Cybersecurity
Connecticut to offer Real ID compliant licenses, but drivers can opt out
Connecticut will comply with Real ID, starting this fall.
Cybersecurity
Cyber plan gives DHS the keys
Proposed legislation from the White House would put the Homeland Security Department in charge of federal agencies' cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Top cybersecurity official to leave DHS
DHS' cybersecurity leader has resigned and will leave the department in June.
Modernization
DHS cancels financial system modernization, considers cloud instead
The Homeland Security Department has officially canceled its second attempt at modernizing its financial systems.
Cybersecurity
DHS reduces improper payments, acting CFO says
Homeland Security Department Acting CFO Peggy Sherry has outlined recent developments in the balance sheet, improper payments and system modernization at the department.
Cybersecurity
DHS rules in White House cyber plan
An administration proposal would give security authority over federal systems to DHS and establish a national breach notification requirement, but provides little authority over privately owned critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Obama cybersecurity plan ready for Congress
Cybersecurity legislation being proposed by the Obama administration favors public/private cooperation over regulation and gives DHS oversight of FISMA.
Cybersecurity
Bin Laden's tech trove may give up secrets
The Defense Department and CIA are participating in a multi-agency task force to glean actionable intelligence from the large volume of material taken from Osama bin Laden's compound.
Cybersecurity
DHS acquisition oversight has holes, IG report says
DHS' inspector general found that some component agencies are making acquisitions more complex and costly than necessary.
Cybersecurity
Government can't secure cyberspace alone, says DHS secretary
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano outlines DHS efforts to help protect government and civilian cyberspace sectors but stresses the need for private-sector cooperation.
Modernization
DOD not ready for total cloud migration, CIO says
Defense Department CIO Teri Takai cautions against jumping into the cloud.
Cybersecurity
Report: FEMA IT systems not effective for disaster response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's legacy IT systems have gaps, a new report states.
Cybersecurity
DHS corrects contractor miscount
How many contractors work for DHS? If you said 210,000, based on a figure provided by contractor LMI, guess again.
Cybersecurity
DHS IG clashes with Secret Service over authority of CIO
The Homeland Security Department's Office of Inspector General is recommending more authority for the Secret Service Chief Information Officer.
Modernization
CIOs get to work on closing data centers
The Federal CIO Council has started a governmentwide data center consolidation task force as part of the Obama administration’s IT reform project.
Cybersecurity
